The first weekend in February had become a special time in the Foden's calendar, for the past 17 years the band have travelled to Armagh, Northern Ireland at the invitation of Ivor Stevenson MBE a Vice President of the band.

On Saturday 28th January Foden's were invited to perform at the prestigious RNCM 'Brass Band Festival' to a capacity audience. The band were once again conducted by guest conductor James Gourlay as well as Michael Fowles.